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A diesel shortage in northern Thailand, caused by supply delays and panic buying after price caps were lifted, is disrupting transportation and businesses.
A diesel shortage is affecting northern and northeastern Thailand, with stations in Chiang Mai, Phrae, and other provinces running out of fuel due to supply delays and transport issues.
After the government lifted a price cap on March 18, panic buying surged national consumption to 84 million liters daily, overwhelming distribution networks.
Many stations now limit purchases or close early, while drivers face long waits or denial of service.
Prices have risen to 33 baht per liter for standard diesel, with premium fuel increasingly used as a substitute.
The crisis, worsened by regional instability and extreme weather, is disrupting transportation, tourism, and local businesses, despite assurances that national reserves remain adequate.
Una escasez de diesel en el norte de Tailandia, causada por retrasos en el suministro y compras de pánico después de que se levantaron los límites de precios, está interrumpiendo el transporte y los negocios.